MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front play at the front wheels found whilst jacked
vehicle muddy and has signs of corrosion throughout
underside of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil
underside of vehicle is muddy
Nearside Front whilst on full lock the ridged break pipe is very close to the coil spring i suggest that it may need to be repositioned to avoid any chaffing whilst off road driving
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened the vehicle needs a good clean off and painting to prevent further corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle muddy and corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play found at the road wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front axle and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake performance lower than expected
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on the underside
vehicle very muddy and wet
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on the underside
vehicle very muddy and wet
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front sun visors hinges loose
Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
both doors have heavy corrosion both open and close securely at time of test
vehicle muddy
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brakes only just met the requirements
vehicle corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in steering damper bush
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W915 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W915 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W915 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2000.
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